Since it was introduced in 2003 WordPress has grown to power several million websites and is the most popular tool for blogging (when hosting your own blog). Whilst it was initially a platform for blogs it has evolved into a Content Management system which can be made to look and behave as you require without the need for any technical expertise.

After deciding that WordPress is the way to go for your site  you need to find the best WordPress hosting.

It is not true to say that all hosting companies are the same. Whilst most Linux based hosting packages will run WordPress not all hosts make it easy to set-up and not all provide support if you have problems (as they see it as third party software).

The best WordPress Hosting company you are looking for will make a point of stressing their support for WordPress, will have good reviews of their technical service and will have a reputation for providing quality support.

I am very happy to unreservedly suggest you go for HostGator. Their technical environment is in excess of the minimum required by WordPress and offers suPHP for additional security. They also have “Quickinstall” which makes it easy to install WordPress with one click. In addition any existing WordPress site you presently host somewhere else (including at wordpress.com) will be transferred to HostGator for you free of charge. HostGator and WordPress are, as a result, a good match.

HostGators shared web hosting packages include:

  • An option to make monthly payments. However, inevitably the price is higher than when paying 12 months+ in advance. But in any case there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
  • A 45 day Money Back Guarantee – If for any reason you are not happy you can advise HostGator of your wish to cancel the hosting and get a refund of all the money paid.
  • 99.9% Uptime Guarantee – So there will be no issues with your site not being accessible.
  • Unlimited resources such as storage, bandwidth, email addresses etc. But note that the entry level Hatchling plan is restricted to one domain.
  • cPanel for controlling everything and extras such as $100 Google Adwords voucher (US customers only).

A key reason why I consider that HostGator provide best WordPress Hosting is their 24/7/365 technical support. Their website offers FAQs and forums on which customers can discuss matters. If you need to contact them you can do so anytime by phone (free in US), live chat or email. I have always found the support team to be very helpful.

HostGator Coupons
HostGator are well known for their coupons. These reduce your first invoice – the amount you pay during the sign-up process. Below are two coupon codes which you can use:

  • WORDPRESSCP1  reduces the first invoice by $9.94. This means that if you are going to pay monthly you get the first month for 1c.
  • WORDPRESSCP25  reduces the first invoice by 25%. If you are paying a year or more in advance this gives a significant saving. In fact it reduces the lowest monthly equivalent price to $3.71.

For more information on Best WordPress Hosting or on any other hosting matter please visit website-hosting-plans.com.